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Jackpot (2001)
Director: Michael Polish
Movie review
From Time Out Film Guide
A change of direction from Twin Falls Idaho, the Polish Brothers' second feature is a likeably low key road movie following American dreamer Sunny (Gries) as he drives his old pink Cadillac and partner Les (Morris) on the endless 'Disco Cowboy' trail to the town of Jackpot. This downbeat set-up is familiar, but like a good blues or country melody, you don't mind hearing it again. There are some tricks (shots through the opening of a car cassette), offputting silences and leftfield digressions, but the basics - the singing, the clubs, the roadstops - are all present and correct. Like an easy-over version of Midnight Cowboy, it's obvious the relationship of Sunny and his wife (Hannah) can't compete with the all-male comforts of artist and road manager.Author: WH
Cast & crew
Director: Michael Polish
Producer: Mark Polish, Michael Polish
Cast: Jon Gries, Garrett Morris, Daryl Hannah, Anthony Edwards, Crystal Bernard, Peggy Lipton, Adam Baldwin, Patrick Bauchau, Mac Davis, Rosie O'Grady full cast
Duration: 92 mins
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